Body in Motion
How does a body express what’s going on inside? The way the human body moves, its myriad shapes and the ways it changes over time, is a subject that has fascinated sculptors from time immemorial. A conduit of emotion, the body is moulded by the artist’s intentions. In this visit to the Museum, students will learn some basic sculpture techniques and then experiment with modelling a figure.
Information
In-person
The class goes to the Museum.
| Duration | Cost |
| 120 min | $280/class* |
* Subject to change
Reservations
514-285-2000
Raise students’ awareness about
The expression of emotions through movement Some basic concepts and techniques in sculpture The diversity of body shapes and the changes bodies undergo
Creative activity
Form an expressive bust out of clay.
Activities
In connection with Personal Development (ERC)
10 to 15 min
Practise developing empathy in a game where students have to identify emotions. Invite them to put themselves in the figures’ place and imagine what they are thinking and feeling, and what they like.
To delve further into this topic
Watch the video of dancer Seven Starr on the EducArt platform.
Planning your visit
Entrance
The group entrance is located at 2075 Bishop Street.
School bus
If you are coming by school bus, allow extra time for potential traffic congestion.
Métro station
The Museum is a 5-minute walk from the Guy-Concordia Métro station (Guy exit).
Allow sufficient time
Allow approximately 30 minutes for students to be greeted at the entrance, to go to the cloakroom and washroom, and to be divided into groups.
Subgroups
To facilitate movement through the galleries and ensure that everyone gets a good view of the works, each class will be divided into two subgroups composed of a maximum of 15 students (11 for preschool groups). The class will regroup afterward in the workshop, if applicable.
